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Girls Into Coding provides girls aged 10 to 14 with unique hands-on experience in coding, robotics, physical computing, 3D printing & 3D design activities. Our workshops and educational events are led by a range of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) educators and mentors, including girls in the same age range as the attendees. Our vision is to see girls and women engaged in STEM activities, education & careers - equally comfortable, with an equal sense of belonging, and in equal numbers.
Our aim is to engage at least 1000 girls a year with hands-on meaningful workshop opportunities and inspiring talks.
Our Story and Who we are
Avye is a 13-year-old student and passionate about STEM. In 2018, already a coder, maker, and workshop leader she came up with the idea of organising coding events for girls, after repeatedly observing that most attendees at her workshops were boys. She was determined to encourage more girls to give STEM a go. As a result, she decided to set up ‘Girls Into Coding’, a series of events targeting girls.
Girls into Coding is a Community Interest Company (CIC). We are a mother and daughter-run social enterprise.
Yet in the UK, there remains a digital divide that leaves many people excluded. Ensuring everyone has the right digital tools is critical.
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Why aren’t more people learning the skills needed to start a digital career, and what can we do about it? - Getting Kids Ready for Digital
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It’s hard to ignore the rise of A across many aspects of society. Yet many argue generative AI, is hurting certain industries and individuals
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Coding has been at the forefront of what young people “should” learn for better life chances. But could AI be rendering coders redundant?
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Many companies could provide the answers to talent shortages by working closely with schools, tech education organisations & young learners.
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D&T at school is under threat. With skills gaps in engineering, schools should be focusing on subjects that encourage critical thinking
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Design and technology (D&T) education could be the key to unlocking a problem-solving mindset from an early age.
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Girls Into Coding: Take a look at what we achieved in 2023 and what 2024 has in store for our expanding community of girls in Tech!
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By introducing design thinking at an early age, educators and parents could provide children with essential problem-solving skills.
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It’s vital that we find ways to nurture a generation of innovators who look at the world with a problem-solving mindset.
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Autonomous cars. Smart infrastructure. These are all examples of technology driving progress, and they all require coders & engineers
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How can the top talent of tomorrow navigate the world of remote working for the best early career development opportunities?
In a world that’s more tech-focused than ever, shouldn’t Design & Technology also be high on the list of most important subjects at school?
How do you break into an industry that requires experience, if you need to work in the industry to gain that experience?
Women in motorsport are currently in the spotlight. Girls are getting more chances to see women succeeding both on and off the track
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It’s no secret that the motorsport industry is heavily dominated by men. Women have to really fight for their place on the grid.
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Constant consumption of new hardware is bad for the planet.Right to repair is a solution, one that’s linked to the benefits of tech education
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Ai runs through so many aspects of modern life, from smart thermostats to digital assistants. But is AI ethical, & what does this even mean?
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Since November 2022, there’s been a new internet sensation in town: ChatGPT. how will kids engage with these new, more human-like chatbots
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This time last year we were weighing up highlights & challenges of 2021 .Here’s a snapshot of what we did in 2022 & what we’re aiming for 2023
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Did you know that there is a mass of rubbish in the ocean so big you can see it from space? Simply look up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Could NFTs actually be good for the environment? That's the question plenty of people in the world of technology and beyond are asking
What are NFTs, how they are impacting our youngsters, and their possible impact on the environment - both negative and positive.
Here are some amazing young inventors and innovators coming up with solutions that could help lead to a brighter future.
We know technology has the power to improve lives. But could technology help transform our entire economy?
Let’s explore what you need to know about the metaverse and how it’s impacting Gen Z and other young people.
Renewable & sustainable energy technologies are the answer to saving the planet . It seems our children understand this much better than us.
Many young people are determined, highly invested in tech that could make a serious positive impact in terms of issues like climate change.
Is there a place for them at the table in 2022, or is the gender gap still too large and fraught with obstacles?
There’s so much to say about 2021, but let’s just see the highlights reel for Girls Into Coding and what's in store for 2022.
Gaming is no longer just a boys' club We explore girls in gaming and what it means for their development and education.
How many times have you heard “Video games aren’t for girls!” Is there a promising future for women as gamers and in the gaming industry?
Girls Into Coding #21. It was one of my favourites & one of the most rewarding events to run. I can’t wait to delve into its highlights.
Tech companies can help by supporting, funding, sponsoring, and partnering with grassroots organisations working within communities.
Learning about coding from a young age could help disadvantaged girls break through the societal barriers in their way
May 9th and 30th, we ran another two successful virtual Girls Into Coding events ( #GIC 15 and 16) both sponsored by the Phoenix fund
Open-Source is a terrible idea!: It's great to be able to challenge statements like this, especially for kids excited about tech education.
May 9th and 30th, we ran another two successful virtual Girls Into Coding events ( #GIC 15 and 16) both sponsored by the Phoenix fund
We can help our kids by understanding what IoT is, why it’s important, and how they are already interacting with it in their daily lives.
For April we ran our 12th, 13th, and 14th Girls into Coding events, which were the highest number of workshops run in a month for GIC!
STEM education is about so much more than making sure our children get great careers. It could be about saving the world.
Between February & March we delivered 3 events, Virtual Girls Into Coding No. 9, 10 &11. Each event had its own atmosphere & highlights.
AI isn’t the next big thing. It’s already here. So, why isn’t there more focus on it as part of early years STEM education?
Engaging young people with Tech subjects is crucial. How do we ensure they know there are exciting opportunities in Tech for them?
We kicked off the 2021 Girls Into Coding program with our Virtual Girls Into Coding #7 on 10/02/21 & Virtual Girls Into Coding #8 on 31/01/21
Extracurricular activities for your kids online not only entertains them, it offers opportunities to collaborate and connect with others.
What a year it has been. Because of the unprecedented Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, communities have completely transformed.
December 13th, it was the last Girls Into Coding event of 2020!The event started off with a full house of participants!
Last Sunday, October 25th, we held our fourth virtual event. We had an excellent good turn out and the event was a success!.
Gen Z is the 1st generation to grow up entirely surrounded by what we perceive as modern technology. For them technology is into everything.
Last Sunday, October 25th, we held our fourth virtual event. We had an excellent good turn out and the event was a success!.
Last Sunday, October 25th, we held our fourth virtual event. We had an excellent good turn out and the event was a success!.
Being seen and heard - How do we ensure that we’re creating an open and welcoming space for our young voices in coding and STEM?
Last Sunday, September 27th, we held our third virtual event. We had a really good turn out and the event was a success!.
Community technology events are very engaging, inspiring and packed with energy. But do you really know what goes on behind the scenes?
My first Virtual Girls Into Coding event was held on August 8th 2020. It was a success and the girls loved it!
During video game design competitions split into concept and making, the number of girls getting involved in making the games was much lower.
My first Virtual Girls Into Coding event was held on August 8th 2020. It was a success and the girls loved it!
Sound familiar?All too many young people feel like they have to focus all their energy in one direction if they're going to "make it" in that area.
We learn from one another through observation, listening, interaction.Peer to peer learning amongst young people is becoming a force for effective education
Everyone learns in a different way. But the general consensus is that hands-on learning, particularly for children, has a powerful impact.
COVID-19 shows that girls’ STEM education and ensuring girls in tech are supported and motivated has never been more important.
On Sunday the 1st of March we held Girls Into Coding #6 at the Microsoft Reactor London. It was. a great success! Girls who code are on the rise!
Girls into Coding #5 was on Saturday the 3rd of November, which surprisingly came around quite quickly, despite the last one being at the end of July.
On Sunday the 21st of July, it was time for Girls Into Coding #4! After several days of preparation, I was so excited to be back to the Microsoft Reactor.
So here we are, Sunday, April 28th, 2019, the day of my third Girls Into Coding event! The last two events were great & I was very excited about this one.
Sunday, November 25! My second Girls Into Coding Event had arrived. I was so excited. The first one had been held back in July & I couldn’t wait to do it
Sunday, July 8th! The day had finally arrived for Girls Into Coding event! I’d been planning it for ages and it was finally on! I was looking forward to it!